Below them, the antique pavilion sat quietly under the night sky, the gentle breeze diffusing the day’s tensions.

Choosing not to venture further, Hannah settled by the pavilion, resting her head in her hands while she admired the moonlight dancing on the river’s surface.

“This is all your fault, Hannah.

Not only have I lost a project, but I also have to foot the entire bill,” Maloney jested.

“Are you going to pay half of that bill?” he added.

Absorbed in the tranquil scene, Hannah didn’t bother to look his way as she retorted, “Tens of thousands for the bill versus the potential hundreds of millions for the project-consider which loss is greater.

Missing out on this deal might actually be a blessing in disguise.

Who knows, it might have led to entanglement in a legal mess someday.

Maloney’s expression mirrored his surprise as he exclaimed, “Seriously? It’s that bad?”

Hannah replied with a hint of frustration, “I kept quiet earlier, but honestly, Tyshawn’s naivety in believing such deceit doesn’t affect me.

She leaned in slightly and continued, “The patent and research they showcased aren’t entirely bogus, but the product is far from complete.

And besides… I believe it’s stolen from a lab I’m familiar with.

aback by the severity of

he repeated in a voice tinged with

possibly

“That’s right.

“It’s designed to trap those

and potentially fraudulent products aren’t something non-specialists can

the Pierce nor

simple to dupe you with a well-presented but unqualified

scornfully, “Did you notice how the researchers wore lab coats

in silence, then admitted, “There are indeed

“It’s

lacking firsthand experience can leave even a powerful family like yours vulnerable to

Maloney shrugged.

for making you come

said this tech was stolen from

to do something about it,”

before that business meeting,

Maloney nodded.

I get that you’re

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